HIIT for the Older Adult
A special thanks goes out to Juetta West, a Practice community member-at-large, who sent me a recent article on Why Older People Should Not Shy Away from High Intensity Exercise. As the article notes:...
Tagged: exercise
What We Think We Know About Metabolism May Be Wrong
“A new study challenges assumptions about energy expenditure by people, including the idea that metabolism slows at middle age.” Click on the image to read more from this The NY Times article by Gina Kolata.
Masks Off, Gloves Off
Starting today, our mask policy inside the studio shifts to mask-optional. I’m so thankful to you and all the clients and staff who have helped to maintain a low risk environment at Practice for...
Announcing Over Fifty Fitness
As I mentioned in the March newsletter, I’m really passionate about helping us maintain and even enhance our quality of movement as we move through our fifties, sixties and seventies. For a few years now,...
This Is The Surprising Truth About What Happens When You Stop Exercising
Author Jessica Salter breaks down the effects that lack of exercise has on our mind and body over certain periods of time. While 2020 has certainly tested us all, this article in British Vogue provides the...
Scientists Figured Out How Much Exercise You Need to ‘Offset’ A Day of Sitting
“Just how much exercise is needed to counteract the negative health impact of a day at a desk? A new study suggests about 30-40 minutes per day of building up a sweat should do...
Ignite Your Core With A Pilates Move That’s Way More Exciting Than Plank
“If you’re sitting all day (be it for work or for lounging), squeezing in a core movement is pretty essential, and we recommend this toe-tapping exercise.” Read more from this Mindbodygreen.com article by Abby...
Where You Carry Body Fat May Affect How Long You Live
This NY Times article, by Nicholas Bakalar, discusses how “central adiposity – a large waist – was consistently associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.” Read more about this recent study in the link below! ...
